17 MAY 3302
Earlier this week, private security firm the Diamond Frogs issued a request for liquor and other legal narcotics to be delivered to Skvortsov Orbital in 63 G. Capricorni for a massive party celebrating the success of the Distant Worlds Expedition. Independent traders throughout civilized space have responded enthusiastically to the appeal, but it would appear not everyone wants to share in the festivities.
Recent reports indicate that an extremist temperance organisation from the nearby system of Eravate has been interdicting and destroying merchants attempting to deliver legal intoxicants to Skvortsov Orbital. Although only minor casualties have been reported, representatives from the Diamond Frogs have expressed concern about the social unrest in Eravate spilling over into neighbouring sectors.
Commander Paramemetic, the Diamond Frogs' chief logistics officer, said that the security firm would take steps to ensure the safety of traders making deliveries. "It's a shame these puritanical troublemakers are trying to steal the spotlight from the explorers," he said, "but we'll make sure they don't interfere with the celebrations."
'Disc' Commander Felix Dyson, Radio Skvortsov
17 MAY 3302
This report presents the latest data on the security status of the galaxy's minor factions.
Here are the latest factions to experience a lockdown:
Justice Party of Ejaghaikul
LP 193-564 Major Solutions
Alliance of Lepontine
LHS 3598 Transport Group
HIP 5623 Empire Group
Kunahpu Organisation
Liberals of Jurua
NLTT 6667 Union
United Qama Democrats
United Wolfberg Union Party
When a faction experiences a lockdown, the security rating of the system it controls temporarily increases and the system's wealth temporarily decreases. Bounty hunting activity can shorten the lockdown period.
Here are the latest factions to experience civil unrest:
Tir Na Nog Dominion
United CD-58 538 Resistance
Wunab Life Co
LFT 214 Domain
Tun Dynamic Corp.
San Davokje Transport Company
Morrina United Solutions
Independent Arinack Free
Orisala Co-operative
AG+21 1754 Inc
Civil unrest is the result of illegal activity. When a faction is affected by civil unrest, the standard of living in the system it controls temporarily decreases, as does the system's wealth. Combat missions and activities can bring civil unrest to an end.